What we are doing
AITI is a comprehensive training and collaboration program designed to support municipalities and Indigenous Communities in the crucial implementation phase of their climate adaptation journey. Recognizing the formidable challenges that lie between planning and execution, this program aims to bridge the gap and help communities achieve their climate ambitions and build toward a resilient future. The program will support staff with personalized assistance through one-on-one meetings, group training, and peer support workshops. Each participating community will identify their specific implementation challenges and work with experts to develop customized project preparation strategies and solutions to move forward faster with implementation.
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What we are achieving
AITI will help identify and address barriers to implementing climate adaptation actions. This initiative provides hands-on support, expert training, and peer-to-peer collaboration to assist Indigenous Communities and local/regional governments overcome implementation challenges. Through AITI, ICLEI Canada will help communities develop tailored strategies for stakeholder engagement, prepare capital and operating budget estimates, incorporate equity considerations into adaptation planning, design progress evaluation frameworks, and access other necessary resources to get prioritized actions implementation-ready. By the end of this project, participating communities will be equipped to fund and implement adaptation actions.
AITI is designed to help you address your biggest implementation challenges through a series of cohorts that will combine peer collaboration and expert knowledge. Cohort themes may include:
Building capacity for implementation
Strengthening decision-making and governance
Supporting vulnerable communities
Enhancing interdepartmental and community collaboration
Advancing data management and reporting
Securing funding and resources
Developing communications strategies
Ensuring long-term project maintenance
Cohort themes will be refined based on the unique needs of participating communities.
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